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would the owner be that crazy? - 7 days ago

if it's real, i can't imagine driving a car like that in a crowded city or leaving it parked on the street. it looks pretty good if it's a replica though. too bad you couldn't talk to the owner.

nice! - 29 days ago

nice to see that you had a chance to get together. reminds me of the good ol' days.

best wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2023. - 4 weeks ago

n/t

i always loved Gary's sig - 6 weeks ago

"A mile of highway will take you one mile. A mile of runway will take you anywhere."

very sad indeed - 6 weeks ago

i fondly remember meeting you and gary in florida years ago. a very nice memory. this is really sad. i'm very sorry for your loss pedro. i know how you two were good friends. i'm sure i can speak for many here in saying that we will truly miss you gary. rest in peace.

Re: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays... - 6 weeks ago

Ho Ho Ho happy holidays to all!

"Porsche’s synthetic gasoline factory comes online today in Chile" - 6 weeks ago

wow, the day has come. this article answers one of my biggest questions about synthetic gasoline: how much will it cost? "The synthetic efuel won't be exactly cheap—Steiner thinks at current prices it works out to around $8 per gallon ($2/L), although that obviously doesn't include any taxes or duties, which make up most of the price of fuel in most regions around the world."

wow, an honest repair shop. unbelievable this day and age. - 7 weeks ago

n/t

Re: congrats carlos! - 2 months ago

QuoteSMILIN p.s. 2007 - 2022 is 15 years ughh, my mind saw 1997. thanks for the correction.

congrats carlos! - 2 months ago

are you the original owner? if so, that's impressive. 15 years with the same car. if "carlos (is) in montreal," why are the speedo and odo in miles?

Re: The End is Nigh - 2 months ago

don't forget that this is a mule and heavily clad with fake parts to conceal the real shape. the front fascia looks like it's covering something and the rear quarter-panel looks glued-on as well.

And Canadian Veterans too! - 2 months ago

as today is Remembrance Day, as it is called in Canada, I'd like to echo Pedro's thoughts for Canada's Veterans.

Re: The End is Nigh - 2 months ago

QuoteGuenter in Ontario That's for the optional BSE (Bose Sports Exhaust)

The End is Nigh - 2 months ago

This is the first article i've seen with pictures which, being a prototype, doesn't mean much. "Electric Porsche 718 Boxster Prototype Spied For The First Time"

it's an electric motor. it makes your car go. - 2 months ago

i can't imagine doing this to a boxster though. where would you put the batteries and what would the effect be on the balance?

Re: front license plate screws - 3 months ago

why not? better than having a frame and plate, no?

or just move to california - 3 months ago

it only took until 2022 to get this.

Re: What I meant - 3 months ago

QuoteBoxsterra. ♫ "My uncle has a country place that no one knows about. He says it used to be a farm before the motor law..." ♫ exactly what came to my mind!

garage site looks good pedro - 5 months ago

and congrats on having bonilla #2 on-board. i would have loved to put those gauges in my 986.

Here's your chance to own Porsche - 5 months ago

no, not *a* porsche but porsche the company itself. well, at least a little part of it. could be fun to buy 1 share and get the paper certificate (if those still exist) and frame it for your office or garage. "Porsche Attracts IPO Demand at Up to $85 Billion Valuation" from bloomberg.com

Re: We're talking about the other shields - 5 months ago

ah, got it. thanks for the explanation.

Re: I always - 5 months ago

QuoteBoxsterra just crimp them to make them stop rattling. Ideally you would weld them but crimping seems to work just fine. my memory of them is that the shields are aluminum. or are you saying crimp the clips?

Re: I'll look into replacements. Easy DIY without removing exhaust? - 5 months ago

it depends which shields. i don't remember how many there are nor where they are. i did it on the floor of my garage and it was tricky getting my arm up there. IIRC they were towards the rear of the car. it would be easier on a lift. and it's just the clips. the shields themselves are most likely fine. i think they're made of aluminum and don't really corrode. i wouldn't classify it as "easy" but

you just figured that out? - 5 months ago

n/t

i think that's a heat shield for the exhaust - 6 months ago

i had them rattling on my 986 as well. they are small clips and tend to fail, probably because of the heat they are subjected to. i remember picking up a few at the dealer and replacing them myself.

do you see the LED on the dash flash? - 6 months ago

when you press the key button, does the LED on the dash at the base of the windshield flash? if it does, then the car is receiving the signal from the key. if it doesn't, then the car isn't receiving the signal and the key is probably not transmitting. not a solution in itself but just another step in the troubleshooting process.

I knew you guys would love it!!! - 6 months ago

and this guy is planning on making 33 of these monstrosities??? i totally agree with paulofto's comment "it looks nothing like a GT1."

"A Porsche GT1 Body Kit for Your 986 Boxster Is Coming Soon" - 6 months ago

Re: My all-time favorite ... - 6 months ago

that is just too funny. i seemed to recall seeing that in my MY2000 boxster but thought it was just a plug of some kind. never gave it much thought. i dug up an old photo and sho-nuff, there it was! this is one of those things that makes me think "no way!" but i guess why else would it be there? i always bought Mobil 1 in 4 (or 5?) liter jugs since it was much less expensive so i never had an opp

Re: New some advice on the ignition key for my '00 S.... - 6 months ago

tony, the keys have two completely separate functions. first, there is an RFID "pill" that is part of the immobilizer system. second, there is a transmitter that locks/unlocks the doors and arms/disarms the alarm system. these two systems are independent of each other. the RFID pill is passive. it has no power source per se. its antenna receives a coded message from the corresponding antenna nea